1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 275 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Austin | Daewoo |
| Model | A 70 | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
