1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 888 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (447 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | DeVille | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
