1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 46 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 2,982 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 134 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 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.
Because 2002 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, 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
