1951 Austin A vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 210 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
