1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 25 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 77 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200. 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
| Model | DB3 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 39 L |
