1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 8 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 380 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | DB6 | Galant |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |