1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 18 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 28 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB3 | 124 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |