1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 43 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB6 | CL |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |