1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 390 kg more than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Newport | 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | Newport | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2520 mm |
