1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1969 Nissan Sunny 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 2,920 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 166 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB3 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |