1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 474 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
Make | Austin | Daewoo |
Model | A 55 | Chairman |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |