1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 55 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1280 kg |
