1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1969 Aston Martin DB6 and 1969 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 144 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 54 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB6 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |