1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 25 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 655 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Newport | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Newport | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |