1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 40 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 62 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 486 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 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 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GAZ |
| Model | DB3 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
