1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 456 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 99 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |