1952 Austin A vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |
