1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 516 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB5 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7029 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |
