1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1958 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1900 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |