1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Aston Martin DB6 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 214 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818.
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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB6 | 818 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |