1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 99 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 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 | 1530 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
