1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1959 Austin A 95 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 95 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |