1989 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 23 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 850 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |