1952 Austin A vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A | Starlet |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |