1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 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 181 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
Model | DB6 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |