1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 38 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB6 | NSX |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |