1974 Austin 1800 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 790 kg more than 1974 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Austin 1800, 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin 1800. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin 1800 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | 1800 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3090 mm |