1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Newport | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Newport | S2000 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2370 mm |