1952 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 210 kg more than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
