1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 9 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) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 278 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB3 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
