1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB6 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |