1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
