1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 845 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
