1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 134 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |