1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1941 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 62. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1962 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.
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1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1941 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB4 | 62 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5676 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |