1970 Porsche 912 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1591 kg more than 1970 Porsche 912. 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Porsche 912 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 912 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |