1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 30 | Catera |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |