1958 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 40 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
