1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1967 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1967 Aston Martin DB6 and 1967 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1967 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Aston Martin DB6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1967 Simca 1100 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | DB6 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |