1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB6 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |