2007 BMW M vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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 M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M 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 140 kg more than 2007 BMW M.
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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | M | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
