1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1971 Aston Martin DB6 and 1971 Fiat 130 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 144 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB6 | 130 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |