1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 356 kg more than 1958 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |