1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 370 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.
Because 1955 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
