1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 41 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Newport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Newport | Durango |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
