1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 5 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 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1970 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB6 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3910 mm |
