1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB3 and 1955 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB3 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
