1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB6 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 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 Weight | 1625 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |
