1993 Opel Omega vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 25 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 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1993 Opel Omega. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Omega | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
| Model | Omega | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
