1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1970 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB6 | 130 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3237 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |