1951 Austin A vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 220 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1972 Toyota Corona (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |