1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |
