1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1975 MG MGB
To start off, 1975 MG MGB 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 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 185 more horse power than 1975 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1975 MG MGB.
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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1975 MG MGB | |
Make | Aston Martin | MG |
Model | DB6 | MGB |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |