1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1957 Opel Rekord 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Rekord weights approximately 36 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB3 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |