1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1971 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 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) has 262 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 500 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 115 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 | 2980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |