1972 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | Touring | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
