1949 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 85 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 70 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
