1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1840 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 96 L |
