1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1980 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |
