2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 95 L |
