1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 504 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 191 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | DB6 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
