1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1959 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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
