1978 Renault Alpine vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine 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) has 228 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.

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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine 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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