1950 Austin A135 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 A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A135. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A135 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
