1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1992 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 765 kg more than 1961 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1992 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB2 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |