1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1971 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB6 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
