1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1967 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 265 kg more than 1953 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Crown |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |