1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. 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 62 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.

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