1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1971 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1985 ZIL 4104 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. 1985 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
Model | DB6 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3340 mm |