1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 27 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 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | DB3 | L |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1289 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 | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
