1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 265 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
