1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 26 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 100 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida 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 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |