1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1408 kg more than 1966 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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3210 mm |
