1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 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 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
