1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 52 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 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |