1948 Austin 16 vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
