1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Aston Martin |
| Model | Countach | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
