1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 678 Nm |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 327 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |