1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Corona |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.5 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |