1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 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 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona 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 60 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona 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 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |