1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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. 2011 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2790 mm |
