1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 18 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) has 208 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323.
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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB6 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
