1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 is newer by 5 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 212 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343.
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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1971 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB6 | 343 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |