1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB3 and 1958 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB3 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
