1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 Austin A 95. 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 95 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
