2007 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 39 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 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 185 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 335 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
