1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 392 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Newport | Viper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
