1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 45 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB3 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
