1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | 62 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2620 mm |
