1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona.
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, 1965 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 115 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |