1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |