1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 11 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Chrysler Newport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Newport | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2370 mm |
