1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
