1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1644 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |
