1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 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 860 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1962 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:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB4 | DeVille |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |