1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 110 kg more than 1962 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, 1978 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2380 mm |