1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady

To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 13 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 29 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.

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