1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 40 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 107 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 BMW 120 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. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB6 | 120 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |