1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 40 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 67 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB6 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
