1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1962 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Publica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |