1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 19 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 1990 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB6 | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |