1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 238 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 62 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
