1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB6 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
