1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 27 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 63 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 185 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB3 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
