1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 405 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Crown |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |