1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, both 1979 Chrysler Newport and 1979 Nissan 260 ZX were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 650 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler Newport | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Newport | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2610 mm |