1947 Austin 16 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 16 | Corona |
Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |