1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Corona (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |