1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 41 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 42 more horse power than 2011 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 105 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528. 2011 BMW 528 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. 2011 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 2011 BMW 528 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB6 | 528 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |