1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 865 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.

Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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