1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 732 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB4 | DeVille |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |