1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Newport |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 68 L |
