1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.

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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 2009 Toyota Hilux
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Biscayne Hilux
Year Released 1972 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4097 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5590 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 80 L