1945 Austin 16 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
