1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 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 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | DB3 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |