1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1973 Holden Belmont is newer by 2 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 166 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB6 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |