2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 37 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Discovery 3 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
