1991 Porsche 928 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Porsche 928 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Porsche | Aston Martin |
Model | 928 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |