1963 Triumph TR4 vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Triumph TR4. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 719 kg more than 1963 Triumph TR4. 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Triumph TR4 | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Triumph | Toyota |
| Model | TR4 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
