1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 15 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 128 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB6 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
