1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 527 kg more than 1963 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB4 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3210 mm |
