1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 20 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 135 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB3 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
