1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 850 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
