1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 629 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
Model | DB6 | Riva |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |