1979 Austin Marina vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 750 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | Marina | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
