1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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.
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 Maserati Gran Turismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB6 | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2942 mm |