1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 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 125 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DB6 | Passat |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |