1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 220 kg more than 1952 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
