1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 52 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 49 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | DB3 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
