1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1969 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 and 1969 Aston Martin DB6 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1750 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |