1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1076 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB3 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3210 mm |