1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |