1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 850 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 70 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
