1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, both 1971 Chevrolet Corvette and 1971 Chrysler Newport were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 386 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Newport |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
