1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 734 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB3 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
