1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 131 kg more than 1985 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. 1985 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |