1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |