1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 282 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Aston Martin DB6.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1970 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | DB6 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |