1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | M-20 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
