1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |