1966 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
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 | 120 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
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 | 1570 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |