1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1955 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 30 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3090 mm |
