1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 500 kg more than 1952 Austin A 90. 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 90 | Seville |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |