1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1971 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Abarth 103 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Abarth 103 GT would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Abarth 103 GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 103 GT | DB6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |