1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |