1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 24 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB6 | E |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |