1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 24 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 56 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 1966 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB6 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |