1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Vantage | 62 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 79 L |