1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 617 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 915 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Newport | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
