1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | 62 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
