1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Tatra T603 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 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 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1971 Tatra T603. 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | DB6 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
