1949 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70.
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. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Austin A 70 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | A 70 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |