1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 30 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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Donkervoort |
| Model | Newport | D8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2310 mm |
