1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1975 Volvo 264
To start off, 1975 Volvo 264 is newer by 22 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 13 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 264. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 264 weights approximately 510 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, 1975 Volvo 264 (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1975 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB3 | 264 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
