1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1957 Aston Martin DB3 and 1957 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 137 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | DB3 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1850 mm |
