1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1960 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1960 Isuzu Minx is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 90 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 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1960 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | DB3 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
