1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1969 Aston Martin DB6 and 1969 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 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 64 kg more than 1969 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 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1969 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |
