1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 61 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 50 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 79 L |