1957 Austin A 95 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 95 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
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 | 91 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |