1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1543 kg more than 1954 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 30 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 30 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 103.1 mm |
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 | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3380 mm |