1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 240 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Austin A 40 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Austin Toyota
Model A 40 Corona
Year Released 1960 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 34 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 62.9 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2130 mm 2510 mm


 

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