1952 Austin A vs. 1994 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1994 Cadillac Seville is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1952 Austin A is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1994 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A | Seville |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
