2000 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1978 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tracker | 1978 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tracker | Newport |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3020 mm |
