1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 864 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
