1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 48 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento 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 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | DB3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
