1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1968 Opel Diplomat 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. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB6 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
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 | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |