1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB6 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3110 mm |
