1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1985 Cadillac Seville is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 334 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1985 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 70 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
