1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 525 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Newport | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
