1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1464 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 6290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 4180 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |