1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 39 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 680 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra 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 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB3 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
