1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1956 Cadillac 6239D
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 186 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1956 Cadillac 6239D | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Saloon | 6239D |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 75 L |
