1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 42 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB6 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2856 mm |