1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1975 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1975 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1975 Lotus Esprit.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1975 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB6 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1497 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |