1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1999 Alpina B 12
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 28 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.
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, 1999 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 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 | 1999 Alpina B 12 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Alpina |
Model | DB6 | B 12 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 469 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 251 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 | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |