1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 52 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 30 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB3 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
