1952 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1961 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 755 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB2. 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.
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1952 Aston Martin DB2 | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB2 | DeVille |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |