1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 44 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 370 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB3 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |