1952 Austin Princess vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 56 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
