1961 Austin 7 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 340 kg more than 1961 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
