1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 350 kg more than 1952 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | A 70 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |