1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 50 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
