1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |