1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord 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 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB6 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |