1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle 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 244 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DB6 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |