1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 10 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 359 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra 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. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB6 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
