1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 32 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 466 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB6 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |
