1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 53 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 793 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Newport | Defender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
