1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 28 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Newport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | Newport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3160 mm |
