1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 524 kg more than 2005 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |
