1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2005 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 708 kg more than 2005 Ascari KZ1.
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 DeVille (582 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ascari KZ1. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2005 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2005 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ascari |
| Model | DeVille | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2636 mm |
