1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 29 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, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Newport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | Newport | Safari |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
