1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 26 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |