1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 370 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 30 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 30 | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |