1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 16 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 117 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 95 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB6 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 12.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2880 mm |