1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |
