2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | Vanquish | Newport |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3160 mm |
