1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 23 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 785 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. 1980 Buick Electra 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. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | Electra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |