1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1961 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2140 mm |
