1951 Austin A vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |
