1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Riviera | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2590 mm |
