1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 99 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |