1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 39 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina 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 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
