1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
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.
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1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 219 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB3 | 219 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |