1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 31 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 75 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 338 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB6 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |