1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2000 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 47 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 495 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 2000 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GAZ |
| Model | DB3 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
