1961 Austin 7 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 440 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
