1953 Plymouth Cambridge vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Plymouth Cambridge | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Plymouth | Aston Martin |
Model | Cambridge | DB6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3569 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |