1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1969 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 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 95 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 777 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Coupe | DB6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |