2008 BMW 120 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 120 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
