1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB6 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |