1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Toyota Century 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. Both 1966 Aston Martin DB6 and 1990 Toyota Century are equipped with a 3,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 175 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century. 1990 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB6 | Century |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |