1972 Toyota Corolla vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Corolla | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corolla | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
