1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB6 | 356 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |