1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |