1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Newport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 885 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Newport | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
