1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona.
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 Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |