1948 Austin 16 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 380 kg more than 1948 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin 16. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
