1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 192 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB6 | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 145 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 | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |