1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1959 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
