1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 84 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
