1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 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 119 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 104 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB6 | 130 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |