1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB6 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |