1960 Austin 7 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |
