1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 26 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 8 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 405 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, both vehicles can yield 195 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB3 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
