1958 Austin A135 vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A135 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
