1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
