1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |