1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |