1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1959 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 69 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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.
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1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1959 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | Lagonda | Brougham |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6380 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3310 mm |