1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 25 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 935 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville 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 | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB3 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
