1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Calais |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
