1994 Acura NSX vs. 1980 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 14 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, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX.
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 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1980 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | Newport |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3020 mm |
