1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 16 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB6 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |
