1961 Austin 7 vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 51 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius weights approximately 826 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, 2012 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
