1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 49 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1335 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 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 30 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 87 L |