1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 4 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 (48 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 1965 Toyota Sport 800 (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |