1961 Austin 7 vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 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 1,867 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2480 mm |
