1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 34 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Carina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |