1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB3 | 935 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
