1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 23 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 940 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | Estate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |