1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan 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 178 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan. 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.
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1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB6 | Elan |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 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 | 1625 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 29 L |