1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 15 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 695 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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1957 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | DB3 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2820 mm |