1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 445 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. 1971 Buick Centurion 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. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB6 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |
