1956 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 731 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
