1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, both 1957 Aston Martin DB3 and 1957 Vauxhall Velox 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 81 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 230 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | DB3 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |
