1995 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 410 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1970 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 330 | Newport |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
