1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1960 Seat 1400 is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Seat 1400 weights approximately 60 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | DB3 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
