1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB3 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
