1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1968 Austin A 60 and 1968 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 983 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 60 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 7732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 228 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
