1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 63 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Vantage | DeVille |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |