1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 46 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 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 100 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 88 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will offer significantly more control. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Equinox |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |