1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 110 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
