1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 24 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 13 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 81 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB3 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
