1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 62 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 23 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 291 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | New Yorker | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
