1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1971 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Carina 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 105 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina.
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, 1971 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |