1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 53 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1018 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS 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 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 68 L |
