1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 10 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 816 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1956 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB3 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
