1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | Newport | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
