1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 23 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 159 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DB6 | 164 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |