1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 43 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 85 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Because 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Aston Martin DB6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DB6 | 159 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |