1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
