1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 59 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), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | A 40 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |