1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 970 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.
Because 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2320 mm |
