1958 Austin A135 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 55 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 312 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Austin A135 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A135 | CTS |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.3 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |