1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC 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 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 75 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 376 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC 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 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | DB3 | GTC |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |