1956 Chrysler C vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | C | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3710 mm |
