1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 3-Litre | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |