1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Vega | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |
