1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1128 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville 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 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | A 40 | Seville |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |