1958 Austin A 95 vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 281 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 95 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1637 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 |
