1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (261 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB6 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2415 mm |
