1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 and 1959 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DBR2 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |
