1952 Austin A vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 60 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 291 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A | Tundra |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |