1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Newport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. Both 1979 Chrysler Newport and 1968 Dodge Coronet are equipped with a 5,210 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Newport | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2980 mm |
