1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 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 96 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 70 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
