1951 Austin A vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 is newer by 43 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 550 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, 1994 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
