2006 BMW M6 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M6 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
