1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1973 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Maxi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Maxi | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Maxi | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
