1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 438 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB4 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
