1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
