1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 40 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 130 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
Model | DB6 | Equator |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |