1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Newport | Titan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3560 mm |
