1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 19 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB3 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |
