1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 110 | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |