1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 19 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 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB6 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
