1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1951 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 40 | 62 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |