1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 37 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 815 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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 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 | 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB3 | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
