1980 Chrysler Newport vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 415 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Newport | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Newport | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2355 mm |
