1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 24 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 102 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 116 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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
| Model | DB3 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |
