1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 212 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 850 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |