1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1994 Opel Omega

To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 39 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, 1994 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 505 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.

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