1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 267 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Newport. 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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Newport | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3221 mm |
