1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Aston Martin Virage

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.

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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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