1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 735 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 87 L |