1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 37 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 605 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, 1989 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida 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 | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |