1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1964 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |