1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1958 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 26 L |
