1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 15 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 382 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB3 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 798 kg |
