1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1969 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | GTV | DB6 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1466 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |