1957 Austin A 35 vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 35 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |
