1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 95 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
