1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 55 and 1961 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. 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 62 (582 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 55 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
