1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 185 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
