1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1969 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Brougham. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 715 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 | 1969 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB5 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1465 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |