1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 95 | Celica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |