1987 BMW 750 vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 16 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, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 750 | Newport |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
