1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. (430 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | Sixty | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
