1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 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 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 825 kg more than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. 2005 Bentley Continental 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. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB6 | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6750 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |