1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 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 38 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 350 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
