1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville. 1979 Cadillac Seville 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. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB6 | Seville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |