2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 423 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | V12 | 604 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |