1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. 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 226 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB6 | 66 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |