1981 Chrysler Newport vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Nissan NP300. 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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chrysler Newport | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Newport | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2960 mm |
