1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8
To start off, 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 is newer by 8 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 53 more horse power than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB3 | PV 544 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
