1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1959 Seat 600 is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
Model | DB3 | 600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |