1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 18 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 660 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Newport | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Chrysler | Venturi |
Model | Newport | 400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2500 mm |