1956 Morris Minor vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor 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 252 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Morris | Aston Martin |
| Model | Minor | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2620 mm |
