1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1971 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB6 | Express |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3440 mm |