1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 23 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 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB3 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 56 L |
