1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 34 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1971 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB6 | NSX |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |