1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 30 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 141 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 160 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB6 | 725 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2940 mm |
