1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Aston Martin DB6 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 164 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta.
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) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | DB6 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
