1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 54 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 640 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 40 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
