1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 926 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Charger | Tundra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3700 mm |