1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 35 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 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1994 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | Virage | 62 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
