1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1977 BMW 728
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 21 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, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1977 BMW 728 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 728 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |