1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 517 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 60 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
