1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 30 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, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | DB3 | 5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |