1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 27 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 72 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 400 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB3 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
