1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 47 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Toyota Supra.
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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Supra 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 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | New Yorker | Supra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
