1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1994 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 665 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Chrysler New Yorker 1994 Nissan Crew
Make Chrysler Nissan
Model New Yorker Crew
Year Released 1951 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5421 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 423 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1905 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3190 mm 2670 mm


 

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