1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 31 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB3 | 740 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |