1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 42 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 346 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Newport | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
