1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1959 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
