1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1981 Cadillac Seville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 638 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 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 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1981 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
