1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1960 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6388 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 | 582 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 | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3300 mm |
