1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1750 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |