1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, both 1970 Aston Martin DB6 and 1970 GAZ Volga were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 172 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GAZ |
| Model | DB6 | Volga |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
