1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 40 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 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1370 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
