2000 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 20 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, 2000 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 BMW 325.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1980 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 325 | Newport |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3020 mm |
