1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor 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 235 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1963 Morris Minor. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB6 | Minor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |