1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1973 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 46 L |
