1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 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 254 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 873 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. 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 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 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:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 95 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3380 mm |
