1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 320 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 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 | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |