1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 946 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
