1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 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 17 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB6 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |