1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Newport | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
