1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Corona |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |