1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1962 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1962 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 55 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
