1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB3 and 1958 Austin A135 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1140 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 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 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | A135 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |