1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
