1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 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 223 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 3 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB6 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |