1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 606 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 70 | Seville |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 79 L |