1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina 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 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Carina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |