1960 Austin 7 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1960 Austin 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin 7 (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin 7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Austin 7.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Toyota Corona (64 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1959 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
