1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB2 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
