1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1964 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1988 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 90 | Seville |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |