1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |