1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 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 35 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 155 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 (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |