1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 32 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 156 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | DB6 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
