1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1799 kg more than 1966 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 100 L |
