1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia 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 181 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
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 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB6 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2960 mm |