1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 934 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |