1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 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 61 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Morgan |
| Model | Newport | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
