1961 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 885 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
