1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 68 kg more than 1966 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
