2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V12 | GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |