1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 679 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |
