1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1987 BMW 320
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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 21 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 304 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 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 | 1987 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 320 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |