1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 13 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 124 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | DB6 | 5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |