1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 60 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 582 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |