1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 32 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 195 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | DB3 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
