1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 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 20 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 260 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB3 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
