1970 Toyota Publica vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1970 Toyota Publica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Publica | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Publica | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2590 mm |
