1955 Austin A 30 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 58 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 1234 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 30 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
