1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 20 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 87 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB3 | 850 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |