1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 505 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 70 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 76 L |
