1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Aston Martin DB3 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Aston Martin Mazda
Model DB3 Familia
Year Released 1952 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2922 cc 1998 cc
Engine Type in-line dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 138 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 243 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1490 mm


 

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