1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 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 44 more horse power than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB6 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
