1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 35 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 134 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica 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 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Celica |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |