1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 1990 Holden Commodore 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. 1990 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB6 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |