1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |
