1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 23 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 68 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 168 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona 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 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
