1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 115 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |