1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 25 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 390 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
Model | Custom Cruiser | DB6 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |