1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1999 BMW 529
To start off, 1999 BMW 529 is newer by 29 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 89 more horse power than 1999 BMW 529. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 529.
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, 1999 BMW 529 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 529 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 | 1999 BMW 529 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB6 | 529 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |