1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 44 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 665 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Aston Martin DB3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.

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