1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 40 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, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 595 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Newport | 125 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
