1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 60 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, 2011 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS 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 305 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | New Yorker | IS |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
