1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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 Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |