1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB6 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3110 mm |
