1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Renault Floride is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB3 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 105 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB3 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
