1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1974 Tatra T613 is newer by 3 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 115 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T613.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | DB6 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2990 mm |
