1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 19 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 55 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB3 | 929 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |