1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1980 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 15 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1980 Chrysler Newport | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | Dinan | Newport |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5209 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |