1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1966 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
| Model | Toronado | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
