1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 769 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
