1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1975 BMW 315
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 9 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1975 BMW 315 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB6 | 315 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
