1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 60 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 949 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.
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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 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 | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
