1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 646 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra 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 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB3 | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |