1980 Chrysler Newport vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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, 1980 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Newport | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Newport | NSX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2750 mm |
