1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1957 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |