1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |