1961 Austin A vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 355 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |