1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1987 Honda Civic

To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 8 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Aston Martin DB3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.

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