1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1956 DKW F 93
To start off, both 1956 Aston Martin DB3 and 1956 DKW F 93 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 DKW F 93 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Aston Martin DB3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1956 DKW F 93 | |
Make | Aston Martin | DKW |
Model | DB3 | F 93 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |