1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2601 mm |
