1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 7 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 121 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 176 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB3 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |