1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 868 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 40 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
