1950 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 365 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Corona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |