1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 315 kg more than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daimler | Toyota |
| Model | One-O-Four | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
