1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 776 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 2000 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
