1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB6 | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |