1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
