1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 32 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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 138 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Newport.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Newport | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Newport | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2789 mm |
