1956 Chrysler C vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 57 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 834 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | C | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3100 mm |
