1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 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 119 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB6 | 929 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |