1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB6 | 503 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
