1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2006 BMW M6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | M6 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |