1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulietta | DB6 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |