1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2004 Cadillac Seville

To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Seville.

Because 1951 Austin A 110 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 1951 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Austin A 110 2004 Cadillac Seville
Make Austin Cadillac
Model A 110 Seville
Year Released 1951 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3992 cc 4570 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 130 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.3 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 111.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1804 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 70 L