2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 144 kg more than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. 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.
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2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Vanquish | 66 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1943 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |