1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 212 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (244 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
