1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Nova and 1968 Aston Martin DB6 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Nova | DB6 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |