1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
