1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 58 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 70 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
