1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 796 kg more than 1952 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
