1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 875 kg more than 2010 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 135 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |