1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Chevelle | DB6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |