1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 MG Magnett
To start off, 1957 MG Magnett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG Magnett weights approximately 95 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG Magnett. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | MG |
| Model | DB3 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
