1981 Chrysler Newport vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Chrysler Newport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 510 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
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 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chrysler Newport | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Newport | 930 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2510 mm |