1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 95 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |