1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 330 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 Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona 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 Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
