1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 21 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 305 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
Model | DB3 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |