1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
Model | Commodore | DB6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |