1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Peugeot 203 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | DB3 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
