1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 348 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
Model | 62 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |