1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Aston Martin DB6 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 193 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB6 | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |