1973 Porsche 917 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 238 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 827 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 917 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
| Model | 917 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3995 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1625 kg |
