2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 252 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V12 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
