1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1993 Volvo 960
To start off, 1993 Volvo 960 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 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 95 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 960 weights approximately 64 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1993 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB6 | 960 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |