1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 600 kg more than 1966 Austin A 90. 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1966 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1966 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 90 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 8187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 109.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 101 L |
