1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1962 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 99 and 1962 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 528 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99. 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1962 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 99 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
