1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 74 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 1969 Holden Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (425 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3710 mm |
