1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |