1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 9 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB6 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |
