1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB3 and 1955 Oldsmobile 98 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB3 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
