1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40.
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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |