1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (272 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB6 | E-Type |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |