1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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 54 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB6 | 330 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |