1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
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 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 110 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
