1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1954 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1954 Cadillac 62 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1954 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | 2-Litre | 62 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3290 mm |
