1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1957 Morris Cowley 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 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 206 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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | DB3 | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
