1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |