1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. 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 266 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 502 kg more than 1956 Volvo 120. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB6 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
