1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| 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 | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 1572 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |
