1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1105 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.
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1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB4 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3390 mm |