1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 622 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Chrysler Newport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Newport |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3020 mm |