1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | DB6 | Guara |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |