1949 Austin 16 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 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 666 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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 Austin 16. 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 (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 16 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
