2001 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 30 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, 2001 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Acura NSX.
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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | Newport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3160 mm |
