1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 1955 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, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |