1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 22 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB6 | Estate |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |