1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 31 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 776 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, 1985 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | DB3 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |
