1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1986 Toyota Tercel is newer by 33 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel 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 252 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Toyota Tercel (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Tercel 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 | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
