1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 35 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 162 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (270 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB6 | E |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |