1951 Austin A vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 27 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 1120 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A | Century |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2870 mm |