1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 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 120 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 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. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB6 | 944 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 219 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 | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |