1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 30 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |