1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 659 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB6 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |
