1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 103 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1969 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB6 | 409 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 81 L |