1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1984 BMW 323
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1984 BMW 323. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1984 BMW 323 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB6 | 323 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |