1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Opel Monza is newer by 29 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 96 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Monza weights approximately 412 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1985 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB3 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
