1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona.
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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
