1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 17 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |