1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1962 Cadillac Biarritz were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 830 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz (582 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB4 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
