1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 18 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 70 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB3 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
