1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 33 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 5 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 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 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB6 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3060 mm |
