1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 Opel Commodore 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 168 more horse power than 1972 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Commodore.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB6 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
