1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 91 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |