1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
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) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (305 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB6 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
