1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 42 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 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 664 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1956 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Aston Martin | SsangYong |
Model | DB3 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2295 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 | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |