1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3240 mm |