1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
