1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Rover P4 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 68 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 395 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB3 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
