1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB3 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
