1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 25 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 720 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra 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 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | Electra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |