1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1971 Aston Martin DB6 and 1971 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (272 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman.
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 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1971 Holden Statesman 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. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB6 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
