1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 575 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB6 | Seville |
Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |