1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1958 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB4 and 1958 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,979 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac 62. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 887 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1958 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB4 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
