1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 234 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3710 mm |
