1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1997 Mazda Sentia is newer by 40 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 620 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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. 1997 Mazda Sentia 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. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB3 | Sentia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |