1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB6 | 356 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |