1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB6 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |