1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 580 kg more than 1949 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 AC 2-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1949 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | 2-Litre | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 87 L |
