1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 12 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 49 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 291 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB3 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
