1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 605 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | A 40 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |