1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1949 Austin 16
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1949 Austin 16 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB6 | 16 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |