1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1966 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB6 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |
