1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 54 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 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | DB3 | K2700 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
