1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 50 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |