1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 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 231 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB6 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
