2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan 4 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Morgan | Aston Martin |
| Model | 4 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
