1952 Jeep CJ3A vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jeep CJ3A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jeep CJ3A would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1952 Jeep CJ3A. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1952 Jeep CJ3A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1952 Jeep CJ3A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jeep CJ3A. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jeep CJ3A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jeep CJ3A | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | CJ3A | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |