1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1956 Cadillac 6239D
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1971 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1956 Cadillac 6239D | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB6 | 6239D |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3280 mm |