1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 95 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |