1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1980 Toyota Starlet is newer by 21 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Toyota Starlet.
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:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1980 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |