1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 24 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 48 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 129 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB3 | 121 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |