1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 57 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 599 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1951 Austin A 110 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 1951 Austin A 110. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
