1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Cadillac Calais
To start off, both 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1973 Cadillac Calais were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 Cadillac Calais. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 431 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Volante | Calais |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |
