1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 62 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 99 | Escalade |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 117 L |